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“a well-characterized need is the DNA of an invention.” In other words, if we clearly define a problem, the solution will logically present itself.
New Yorkers “are both guards and prisoners and as a result they no longer have…the capacity to leave the prison they have made, or even see it as a prison.”
“All the cool stuff happens when you do things that are not the automatic next step.”
Quitting is actually incredibly empowering. It’s a reminder that you control the situation and can leave whenever you like. You don’t have to be your own prison guard, keeping yourself locked up in a place that isn’t working.
On reflection, there appear to be five primary types of risks: physical, social, emotional, financial, and intellectual.
He suggests that you build a career in such a way that you optimize the quality of the people with whom you work, which ends up increasing the quality of the opportunities that flow your way.
In short, being observant, open-minded, friendly, and optimistic invites luck your way.
Craft the story now so you’ll be proud to tell it later.
The key to a successful negotiation is to ferret out everyone’s interests so you can maximize the outcome for everyone.
Protect and enhance your reputation—it’s your most valuable asset and should be guarded well.
“Never miss an opportunity to be fabulous.”
success is sweet but transient.
